Pace DTP-80 Service Manual

DTP-80

DTP-80 Dual ThermoPik Handpiece

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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DTP-80

DUAL THERMOPIK HANDPIECE

PACE P/N 7029-0001

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

MANUAL

MANUAL NUMBER 5050-0403

REV. A

For any questions regarding the following instructions, contact your local authorized
PACE dealer or contact PACE directly at:

Telephone [phone], Fax [phone]

PACE Incorporated
9893 Brewers Court

Laurel MD 20723-1990

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These instructions detail the basic operational guidelines for using the DTP-80 Dual
ThermoPik handpiece.

INTRODUCTION

The DTP-80 Dual ThermoPik handpiece provides safe, one-handed removal of a
wide variety of Quad FlatPacks (PQFPs) in a matter of seconds and can even remove
BGAs (Ball Grid Arrays). The Dual ThermoPik is a member of the PACE
SensaTemp family of advanced handpieces.

CAUTION

Always return heated handpieces to the appropriate Tip & Tool Stand
when not in use. Failure to do so may cause burns to the operator,
equipment or work surfaces and may be a potential ignition source if
combustible materials are nearby. Always use this handpiece in a well
ventilated area to avoid the inhalation of fumes created by solder flux
gases.

HANDPIECE SETUP

HANDPIECE ALIGNMENT

Check the handpiece heaters for proper alignment with each other. Proper handpiece
(and tip) alignment is essential for effective operation.

1. Remove any installed tip.

2. With the handpiece at room
temperature, adjust the
heaters parallel to each other
(refer to illustration) using the
Tip Gap Adjustment Thumb
Screw. If the heater ends are
even with each other, go to
"Power Source Connection".
If the ends are not even, go to

step 3.

3. Loosen the handpiece Hinge
Screw 1/2 turn.

4. Holding the handpiece in a
vertical position (heaters
facing down), place the ends
of the two heaters against a
hard flat surface to insure
proper alignment. The heater
ends should be even with each
other and flush against the flat
surface. Gently push the rear
of the handpiece handles to
force both heaters against the
flat surface.

5. Tighten Hinge Screw to secure
in position.

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POWER SOURCE CONNECTION

NOTE

If using your DTP-80 ThermoPik for the first time or if you have just
replaced the heater, you must follow the “DTP-80 Heater Burn-in”
procedure (red tag on handpiece) to increase the life expectancy of the
heater and to minimize any smoke and fumes generated by the heater on
its initial power-up.

Connect the handpiece power cable connector to one of the front panel power
receptacles on your PACE power source. PACE recommends that air handpieces
utilize the power receptacles closest to the AUTO SNAP-VAC (or SNAP-VAC) Port
to minimize cord tangles.

NOTE

To insure optimum performance, use only one Dual ThermoPik
handpiece and any other SensaTemp handpiece (except TT-65
ThermoTweez) on 2 channel power sources. On MBT 250A/220A or
PRC 2000 systems, use of 2 Dual ThermoPiks or a Dual ThermoPik
and a ThermoTweez handpiece may be powered by the same power
source with the third channel left vacant (no handpiece connected).

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TIP TEMPERATURE

The DTP-80 rapidly transfers heat by contact and typically allows component
removal at relatively low temperatures in the 288 - 343°C (550 - 650°F) range. Tip
temperature and removal times will vary with each application. PACE recommends
the use of a 316°C (600°F) tip temperature setting for initial use in any particular
application. With practice, many components can be removed at lower
temperatures. Use the lowest possible tip temperature that will provide rapid, yet
controlled solder reflow. Lower temperatures extend tip and heater life, allow solder
to remain on the lower surfaces of the tip (to improve thermal linkage between the
tip and the component during component removal) and help prevent possible board
damage.

Refer to the Tip & Temperature Selection System booklet for your particular
handpiece/tip combination. For all Dial Display SensaTemp systems, the booklet
will indicate the correct Dial Settings for the True Tip Temperature. On systems
incorporating a Digital Readout, set the desired operating temperature and Tip Offset
Constant for the DTP-80 handpiece/tip combination into the channel powering the
DTP-80.